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New Energy STEM Generation
Rideable Solar Car Competition
Technical Regulations 2018
Document Control
Release version 1.1 issued 23 June 2018
Event name is updated: New Energy STEM Generation
4.2.8. The overall vehicle weight requirement updated
4.13.3. Clarified as wheel types are identical, not limited in dimension
4.14.4. Energy storage device amendment made
4.17.4. Battery cells updates
5.2.3. The helmet standards examples are shown
For the latest information, please refer to (engineering.vtc.edu.hk)
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Description......................................................................................................... 6
1.2. Purpose ............................................................................................................... 6
1.3. Schedule ............................................................................................................. 7
1.4. Competition Guide .......................................................................................... 7
2. Organisation ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1. Definition of Terms ......................................................................................... 8
2.2. Judging Panel ................................................................................................... 8
2.3. Organiser Complaint, Protest and Appeal ............................................. 8
3. Entry Registration .............................................................................................................. 9
3.1. Team formation ............................................................................................... 9
3.2. Submission ........................................................................................................ 9
3.3. Insurance ......................................................................................................... 10
3.4. Warning & Disqualification ........................................................................ 10
4. Vehicle Design ................................................................................................................. 12
4.1. Speed Limit ..................................................................................................... 11
4.2. Vehicle Dimensions ...................................................................................... 12
4.3. Vehicle Body / Chassis / Monocoque .................................................... 12
4.4. Lighting ............................................................................................................. 12
4.5. Horn ................................................................................................................... 12
4.6. Cockpit .............................................................................................................. 13
4.7. Safety Belts ..................................................................................................... 13
4.8. Visibility ............................................................................................................ 14
4.9. Vehicle Access ................................................................................................ 15
4.10. Car Markings ................................................................................................... 15
4.11. Brakes ............................................................................................................... 16
4.12. Steering ............................................................................................................ 16
4.13. Tires ................................................................................................................... 17
4.14. Vehicle Electrical System ........................................................................... 17
4.15. Solar Panel ...................................................................................................... 18
4.16. Insulation ......................................................................................................... 18
4.17. Energy Source / storage ............................................................................ 19
4.18. Electrical drawings ....................................................................................... 19
4.19. E-Stop ............................................................................................................... 19
4.20. Joulemeter ...................................................................................................... 18
5. Safety ............................................................................................................................... 20
5.1. Briefing .............................................................................................................. 20
5.2. Driver Requirement & Protection Equipment ..................................... 20
5.3. Fire Extinguisher ........................................................................................... 22
5.4. Access to Track .............................................................................................. 22
5.5. Communication .............................................................................................. 20
5.6. Overtaking ....................................................................................................... 20
5.7. Breakdowns and other incidents ............................................................. 20
5.8. Off-track vehicle movements ................................................................... 20
6. Scrutineering ................................................................................................................... 21
6.1. Participation .................................................................................................... 21
6.2. Time & Location ............................................................................................. 21
6.3. Scope ................................................................................................................. 21
6.4. Modifications or changes after scrutineering ..................................... 24
7. Competition & Awards .................................................................................................... 22
7.1. Competition ..................................................................................................... 22
7.2. Awards .............................................................................................................. 26
Induction and Welcome
Vocational Training Council provides quality vocational and professional
education and training (VPET) to nurture globally competitive individuals for the
development of Hong Kong and the region. Marking the success of NENG 2017
with the 35th Anniversary of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), VTC will
host the NESG 2018 to provide the younger generation with immersive
experiences in the application of solar power and be ready for working forwards
to smart mobility application.
New Energy STEM Generation aims to inspire the younger generation on the use
of renewable energy and deepen their knowledge of engineering and the STEM
subjects in a fun and interactive approach.
The “New Energy STEM Generation” Campaign will offer a series of workshops
on solar car technology to local secondary school students from April to August
2018. Through these STEM-related workshops, students will be equipped with
knowledge and skills they need to build a solar car with efficiency innovation,
disruptive thinking and problem-solving skills. It will help to prepare them for
their participation in the rideable solar car and remote speedy solar car design
competitions to be held on 13 October 2018 in Hong Kong Institute of
Vocational Education (IVE) (Tsing Yi).
The information contained in this document is for the purpose of conducting the
New Energy STEM Generation 2018 and must not be regarded as constituting
definitive instructions as to how a solar car should be constructed or operated.
This guide comprises of three chapters:
- Introduction
- Vehicle Design
- Competition Awards
1. Introduction 1.1. Description
1.1.1. Vocational Training Council provides quality vocational and
professional education and training (VPET) to nurture globally
competitive individuals for the development of Hong Kong and
the region.
1.1.2. The “New Energy STEM Generation” Campaign will offer a
series of workshops on solar car technology to local secondary
school students from April to August 2018. Through these
STEM-related workshops, students will be equipped with
knowledge and skills they need to build a solar car with efficiency
innovation, disruptive thinking and problem-solving skills. It
will help to prepare them for their participation in the rideable
solar car and remote speedy solar car design competitions to be
held on 13 October 2018 in Hong Kong Institute of Vocational
Education (IVE) (Tsing Yi).
1.2. Purpose
1.2.1. The objectives of this event are as below:
1.2.1.1. To increase the secondary school students’ and teachers’
awareness and enhance their knowledge of renewable
energy, energy efficiency, green transportation and
smart mobility technologies;
1.2.1.2. To support the smart mobility development of the Hong
Kong;
1.2.1.3. To promote the use of solar energy and green
transportation in the HK community;
1.2.1.4. To inspire secondary school students to transfer their
theoretical knowledge of renewable energy into practice
through solar-car building;
1.2.1.5. To arouse secondary school student’s interests in
renewable energy, engineering and smart mobility
applications;
1.2.1.6. To create a platform for secondary school students to
demonstrate their efficient-innovative engineering
capability, and disruptive thinking in solving real-life
environmental problems; and
1.2.1.7. To increase the awareness and enhance the general
public knowledge of renewable energy, energy
efficiency, green transportation and smart mobility
technology.
1.3. Schedule
Phase I – pre-registration 14 April 2018
Phase II – technical submission 23 June 2018 – 28 July 2018
Preparation workshops 14 April 2018 – 28 July 2018
Technical Webcast 24 August 2018
Submission of all documents 21 July 2018 – 28 July 2018
Team Managers briefing 15 September 2018
Static and dynamic scrutineering
commences 15 September 2018
Team briefing 13 October 2018
New Energy STEM Generation
Rideable Solar Car and the Remote
Speedy Solar Car Competitions
13 October 2018
Drive to the future – Solar & Electrical
mobility conference 13 October 2018
Award Ceremony 13 October 2018
1.4. Competition Guide
1.4.1. These regulations apply to the New Energy STEM Generation
2018 (hereinafter named ‘the event’) and comprise participants’
eligibility, pre-event preparation, scrutineering, testing, on-road
components and any associated activities published by the event
organiser as being part of the event. All the participants must read
and fully comply with the requirement and rules as set out in this
regulation.
1.4.2. This document comprises of three chapters:
o Introduction
o Vehicle Design
o Competition Awards
2. Organisation 2.1. Definition of Terms
2.1.1. “The event” – New Energy STEM Generation 2018.
2.1.2. “Document” - New Energy STEM Generation Rideable Solar Car
Competition Technical Regulations 2018.
2.1.3. “Organiser” – IVE Engineering Discipline.
2.1.4. “Judging panel” – the event judging panel comprises of
professionals, representatives and stakeholders in the fields of
automotive engineering, academia, statutory body and the
Government.
2.1.5. “Team” - Participating team for the event which is formed by
group of individuals who have been accepted by the organiser to
participate in the event.
2.1.6. “Solar Car” – the solar powered electric vehicle which is
designed for the competition.
The VTC and IVE Engineering Discipline will jointly organises this
“New Energy STEM Generation” Campaign.
2.2. Judging Panel
2.2.1. The Organiser will invite professionals and stakeholders in the
fields of industry, academia, professional institutes and
government to form the judging panel.
2.2.2. The judging panel shall provide expertise advices and
recommendations for the Organiser regarding of application
acceptance and awards determination.
2.2.3. The decision made by the Judging Panel regarding application
and award selection shall be final.
2.3. Organiser Complaint, Protest and Appeal
2.3.1. All complaints and protests for issues of concerned by
participants shall be lodged to the Judging Panel for handling
within 30 minutes after issues happened on the competition day.
2.3.2. In the event of any dispute, all decision made by the Judging
Panel are binding and final.
3. Entry Registration 3.1. Team formation
3.1.1. For each team will consist of no more than 10 team members and
must comprise of Team Manager and designated Driver(s). The
entire team must be the current full-time student of the same
school.
3.1.2. Teams may appoint members external to their home school, who
holds a driving licence, as their drivers.
3.1.3. Team Manager – will be the single focal point of the team who is
responsible for the team management, competition application,
race registration, and liaison with the Organiser of this
Competition.
3.1.4. Designated Driver(s) – will be responsible for driving the
competition vehicle of the team. The driver must over 18 in age
and hold a valid Hong Kong Driving Licence or International
Driving Permit.
3.2. Submission
3.2.1. Applicant teams will submit a series of documents to the
Organiser at various stages of this Competition, including:
3.2.2. Technical documentation – prior to event
3.2.2.1. Teams must complete, and submit the Technical
Submission by 28 July 2018. For those team cannot
provide the Technical Submission according to the
following date, the team will not be allowed for
participation in scrutineering and competition.
3.2.3. Technical documentation – at event
3.2.3.1. Teams must have available for inspection with the
vehicle, a printed copy of the latest version of the
documents submitted above and additional supporting
documentation as defined below.
3.2.3.2. If a Lithium-Ion battery is used, either as a propulsion
or accessory battery, provide printed/written
documentation on the BMS operation.
3.2.3.3. PV panel(s) and PV controller (MPPT) data sheet power
and voltage ratings.
3.3. Insurance
3.3.1. Teams will be responsible to subscribe required insurance
coverages on their own for events and issues arising for this
Competition.
3.4. Warning & Disqualification
3.4.1. Non-compliance to the requirements as stipulated in this Guide is
not allowed and will be warned by the Organiser. Repetitive non-
compliance issue would be subject to disqualification of the
Team for the competition.
3.4.2. All decision made by the Organiser / Judging Panel will be
binding and final.
4. Vehicle Design 4.1. Speed Limit
4.1.1. Speed limit of Vehicle is 30km/hr.
4.2. Vehicle Dimensions
4.2.1. The overall vehicle height must be between 1000 and 1300 mm.
4.2.2. The overall vehicle width must be between 1200 and 1300mm.
4.2.3. The overall vehicle length must be between 2200 and 3500mm.
4.2.4. The track width must not be less than 50% of the overall width of
the car, measured between the midpoints where the tires touch the
ground.
4.2.5. The wheelbase must be at least 1000 mm.
4.2.6. The driver’s compartment must have a minimum height of 880
mm and a minimum width of 700 mm at the driver’s shoulders.
4.2.7. The ground clearance must be at least 100 mm
4.2.8. The overall vehicle weight must be below 200 kg, without the
driver.
4.3. Vehicle Body / Chassis / Monocoque
4.3.1. Vehicles must have three or four running wheels, which under
normal running conditions must be all in continuous contact with
the road.
4.3.2. Teams must ensure the chassis is sufficiently resistant to be able
to absorb the loads produced when the solar car is in motion. The
car provides the necessary solidity for possible forces occurring
when it is in motion.
4.3.3. The vehicle chassis must be equipped with an effective roll bar
that extends 50mm around the driver’s helmet when seated in
normal driving position with the safety belts fastened.
4.3.4. The yield strength of the roll bar must be able to withstand a static
load of 70kg in any direction without deform.
4.3.5. A solid floor and frame must be installed to prevent the driver
from contacting the ground.
4.3.6. The drivetrain, energy storage, as well as energy conversion units
must be confined by the vehicle body cover, however, such
confinement should be easy to open for inspection.
4.3.7. All objects in the vehicle must be securely mounted.
4.3.8. The vehicle body cover must be free of sharp point and with
enough rigidity such that no part is prone to deform due to wind
while the vehicle is in motion.
4.3.9. Windows must be made of safe material which is highly
resistant to breaking or major damage and which cannot cause
extensive injuries on breaking.
4.4. Lighting
4.4.1. Vehicle must be fitted with:
2 front head lights;
2 front and 2 rear turn indicators;
3 stoplights,
that are clearly visible from a reasonable distance.
4.4.2. Headlights must be white, and identical for all lights.
4.4.3. The distance between left and right turn indicators for both front,
and rear must be at least 50% of the vehicle’s overall width.
4.4.4. Stoplights must be red in colour and triggered by the braking
system.
4.4.5. Hazard lights and turn indicators must be amber in colour.
4.5. Horn
4.5.1. Drivers must be able to give clear audible warning to pedestrians
and other cars.
4.5.2. The vehicle must be permanently fitted with an acoustic horn,
which must generate a constant amplitude and frequency sound
of 75 to 102 dB(A) at a distance of 15 m.
4.6. Cockpit
4.6.1. The vehicle must have a roof covering the Driver’s compartment.
4.6.2. Vehicle must be single seated and the seat must be front facing.
4.6.3. The cockpit must be designed in such a way that even long
distances can be covered without causing driver fatigue.
4.6.4. The main equipment required for driving the vehicle must be
designed in such a way that it can be easily operated without
requiring major movements of the body and without unfastening
the seat belts.
4.7. Safety Belts
4.7.1. Seat belts must be fitted for each seating position.
4.7.2. The Driver’s seat must be fitted with an effective safety harness
having at least four mounting points to maintain the Driver in
his/her seat. The belt must be securely attached to the
mainframe of the vehicle. Safety belts must be produced by the
manufacturer.
4.7.3. An effective safety harness must be used without any
modifications or removal of parts, and in conformity with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
4.7.4. The belts must be replaced after every severe collision, and
whenever the webbing is cut, frayed or weakened due to the
actions of chemicals or sunlight. They must also be replaced if
metal parts or buckles are bent, deformed or rusted.
4.8. Visibility
4.8.1. In normal driving position, driver’s eyes height must be above
700mm above the ground.
4.8.2. Driver with both seat belt and helmet at normal driving position
must have clear forward vision, and be able to see a point on the
ground and a point 2m high above the ground at a distance 8m in
front of the vehicle, no matter what the forward angle.
4.8.3. Driver at normal driving position must be able to see 90 degrees
to the side.
4.8.4. The vehicle must be equipped with a rear-view mirror on each
side of the vehicle, each with a minimum surface area of 25cm2
that allow driver to see 20m behind the vehicle up to 30degrees
off the centre.
4.9. Vehicle Access
4.9.1. Any driver must be able to exit the vehicle without assistance
from third parties and without breaking any parts of the car,
within a maximum of 10 seconds.
4.9.2. The opening release mechanism must be easily and intuitively
operable from the inside and the outside of the vehicle. The
method of opening from the outside must be clearly marked by a
red arrow and must not require any tools.
4.10. Car Markings
4.10.1. Teams must reserve space on the exterior of their Car for Car
Markings as required in this section. All markings should be on
the both sides of their Cars and clearly visible from a 3m distance
at a viewing height of 1.8m above ground.
4.10.2. Teams must clearly show their assigned Team Identification.
4.10.3. Teams must clearly show the logo or full name of their school.
4.10.4. Teams must affix the logo of the Competition, and the Organiser.
The size and stickers of the logo and racing numbers will be
provided by the Organiser.
4.10.5. The Organiser reserve the right to remove any sponsor logos.
4.11. Brakes
4.11.1. Two independently triggered braking systems commanded by
one single command unit, e.g. a foot pedal or lever, must be
installed onto the vehicle.
4.11.2. If a brake lever is used, the brake lever must be able to be
operated without requiring the driver to take any hand off the
steering wheel.
4.11.3. Each braking system must NOT act on only one side of wheels.
4.11.4. Parking brake must also be installed onto the vehicle. The parking
brake must prevent the fully loaded vehicle from moving when
parked on an uphill or downhill slope with a gradient of 20%. It
must be possible to lock this brake mechanically in such a manner
that it cannot become unlocked by itself.
4.12. Steering
4.12.1. To reduce the possibilities of injuries on drivers in the event of
collision and to prevent the driver from being held up during
escape, the steering system must be controlled by a steering
wheel which has a continuous perimeter in accordance with the
diagram below (The upper part above 2/3 and/or the lower part
below 2/3 of the circumference of the steering wheel may be flat.
4.12.2. The turn radius must be no more than 10m.
4.12.3. The steering command unit must be a rotary steering wheel.
4.13. Tires
4.13.1. The tires selected must be made of rubber.
4.13.2. The dimensions of the selected tires must be compatible with the
rims.
4.13.3. All type of wheels must be identical, and designed for the
intended application, loads, and forces.
4.13.4. The treatment of tyres by any chemical substance is prohibited
except water and detergent.
4.13.5. The heating of tyres by any method is prohibited. Self-heating by
the driving operation is excluded.
4.14. Vehicle Electrical System
4.14.1. Harnesses with nominal operating voltage over 50 VDC (Voltage
of Direct Current) or VAC RMS (Root Mean Square Voltage of
Alternating Current) must be visually identified with a permanent
orange harness covering material.
4.14.2. The routing of harnesses with nominal operating voltage over 50
VDC or VAC RMS is highly recommended to be kept separated
from other low voltage harnesses.
4.14.3. All electrical enclosures, junction boxes, etc. containing
harnesses or components with nominal operating voltage over 50
VDC or VAC RMS must have high voltage warning labels on the
enclosure.
4.14.4. The energy storage device, including fuel cell, must be equipped
with protective measures to automatically isolate the said device
in the event of overcharging, overvoltage, overcurrent,
undervoltage, thermal overload and other abnormal operation of
the said device without the need for power other than from the
said device.
4.14.5. The solar panel must be firmly fixed to the vehicle, and installed
in such a way that its position in relation to the vehicle cannot be
changed whilst the vehicle is in motion. The entire active surface
of the solar generator must be exposed to the sun when the vehicle
is in motion.
4.15. Solar panel
4.15.1. Maximum allowed solar cell surface area is the active cell area.
4.15.2. Maximum allowable solar collector with Silicon solar cells is 1.0
𝑚2 . If the solar collector is made up of GaAs solar cells, the
maximum solar collector array will be reduced to 50 per cent of
the maximum solar collector area specified for Silicon solar cells.
4.16. Insulation
4.16.1. All electrical harnesses must be insulated to the thermal and
mechanical stress that the harnesses are exposed to.
4.16.2. Protection against direct contact with parts over 50VDC,
including conductors, must be achieved using double insulation,
enclosures or barriers. It must not be possible to remove
protection without the use of tools.
4.17. Energy Source / storage
4.17.1. Any energy storage device, must not exceed a nominal voltage of
48 VDC.
4.17.2. The energy storage device, must be installed outside of the
driver’s compartment.
4.17.3. Only one propulsion battery and one accessory battery per
vehicle are allowed.
4.17.4. Battery cells must not, at any time, be operated outside of the
operating ranges for voltage, current and temperature specified
by the manufacturer. Teams must provide manufacturer’s
specifications that include:
• minimum operating cell voltage
• maximum operating cell voltage
• maximum discharge current
• maximum charge current
• maximum temperature while discharging
• minimum temperature while charging
• maximum temperature while charging.
4.18. Electrical drawings
4.18.1. An Electrical drawing (A4, 21 x 29.7 cm) of all the essential
power circuits of the vehicle’s electrical equipment are
compulsory.
4.18.2. The circuit drawing must contain batteries, fuses, circuit breakers,
power switchers, solar panels, power trackers, capacitors, motor-
controller or chopper, motor(s) and junction cables. All
components in the circuit drawing must be labelled with their
detailed electrical specifications.
4.19. E-Stop
4.19.1. An E-stop system must also be installed at the positive terminal
of the electrical system, to provide a mechanical isolation of the
propulsion battery from the electrical system. If relays are used,
the relays must be a normally open contact type.
4.19.2. A red arrow on a white background at least 100mm long and
30mm wide must be adjacent to the e-stop switch to indicate
clearly the exterior position of the switch.
4.19.3. The driver must be able to activate the e-stop switch while seated
in normal driving position without releasing the safety belt.
4.20. Joulemeter
4.20.1. All vehicles must be equipped with two joulemeters, one to
measure the electric motor energy consumption, the other one the
solar panel energy production. Stickers, “Solar Panel” and
“Motor” must identify the two joulemeters.
4.20.2. The Organisers provide these joulemeters for the duration of the
event. A security deposit may be required for the joulemeters.
4.20.3. The Joulemeter must be connected with connectors and located
at location where the screen of the Joulemeter must be easily
readable.
4.20.4. The joulemeters must be inaccessible to the Driver in his/her
normal driving position.
4.20.5. On the start line, event helper will reset the two joulemeters to
zero and then the vehicles will have access to the track to start
their attempt under the same distance and time conditions as
specified.
4.20.6. At the finish line, event helper will read and record the two
joulemeters displays.
4.20.7. All vehicles which complete a success run will be classified.
Teams with a positive energy balance will be classified first, in
order of ascending energy consumption, followed by all vehicles
with a negative energy consumption, again in order of ascending
energy consumption.
5. Safety 5.1. Briefing
5.1.1. A briefing session will be held before the competition in the field.
The briefing session aims to provide information to Team
regarding the driving safety and the event arrangement.
5.1.2. Participation of Team Manager and Designated Drivers of each
Team is compulsory. Absent from the briefing session will result
in disqualification.
5.2. Driver Requirement & Protection Equipment
5.2.1. Driving License – Driver must be above the age of 18 and a
holder of valid Hong Kong driving license issued by the
Transport Department, Government of HKSAR or a valid
International Driving Licence.
5.2.2. Driver Weight – Driver must at least have 50kg in total weight
who will be weighed before the competition start (total weight
includes shoes and clothes, and helmet).
5.2.3. Helmets – Driver must wear a helmet when driving. Only
approved protective helmets are allowed for use, with the
standard fulfilled, which is listed in regulation of Hong Kong
legislation “Schedule 1 Approved Protective Helmets of
Cap374F Road Traffic (Safety Equipment) Regulations”.
Standards can be referred to the Transport Department website:
http://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_174/belt_and_hel
mets-e.pdf. The approved type of protective helmets should bear
marking signifying compliance with the approved standards.
According to the above website, some marking samples are
attached for reference:
(Reference from:
http://www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_174/belt_and_helmets-e.pdf)
5.2.4. Shoes & Clothing – Participants must wear close-toe shoes and
comfortable sports clothing. No scarf or any fluttering clothes
that may be caught in the wheels is allowed. Team uniforms are
highly recommended.
5.3. Fire Extinguisher
5.3.1. Each vehicle must be fitted with a 1kg fire extinguisher within
the cockpit and be accessible to the Driver. These should be
securely mounted to prevent movement while driving / braking.
All Drivers must be trained in the use of said fire extinguisher.
5.3.2. The extinguisher must be pressurised to 8 bar minimum and
13.5 bar maximum. The following information must be visible
on each extinguisher: capacity, type of fire extinguisher, weight
or volume of the fire extinguisher and date the extinguisher
must be checked, which must be no more than two years after
either the date of filling or the date of the last check.
5.3.3. The extinguishers must be easily accessible for the driver.
5.4. Access to Track
5.4.1. Vehicle must pass the Scrutineering to access the track. Team
must carry a signed certificate as proof.
5.4.2. All spectators are forbidden from the track.
5.4.3. Participants can only cross or enter the track under the
supervision of the Organiser.
5.4.4. Teams will be given opportunity to have a track tour before any
field competition. Organiser will contact Team Manager for
detailed arrangement.
5.5. Communication
5.5.1. Vehicles must have means of two-way, hands-free
telecommunication kit that allow Driver and Teams members to
communicate when necessary.
5.6. Overtaking
5.6.1. Driver of overtaking Car must sound their horn to signify the Car
in front. He should also pass with caution and be responsible for
the safety of the manoeuvre.
5.6.2. Drivers must provide clear passage for other Cars wishing to
overtake. He must not change course suddenly but prioritise the
prevention of collisions.
5.7. Breakdowns and other incidents
5.7.1. Driver should not make intentional stops during the competitions
unless the Organiser requires it.
5.7.2. When stopping, be it accidental or intentional, Driver must drive
the Car to the side of the track and lit the hazard light as far as he
could.
5.7.3. In an emergency, Driver must exit the car and wait outside of the
track for Organiser’ instruction.
5.7.4. In general, no repair will be allowed and stopping car will be
considered to have given up.
5.8. Off-track vehicle movements
5.8.1. Use of the Car outside of the track will not be allowed, unless it
is authorised and supervised by the Organiser.
5.8.2. Teams must push or pull the Car as they move it into and out of
the required impound by the Organiser.
6. Scrutineering 6.1. Participation
6.1.1. All participants are required to attend with their team to complete
the registration process, and present their solar car for the
scrutineering process. The scrutineering process is divided into
static and dynamic operations.
6.1.2. Up to three members of a team may accompany the vehicle on
the scrutineering area. Team members may be substituted
between inspection stations.
6.2. Time & Location
6.2.1. The Scrutineering will be carried out on 15 September 2018 at
IVE (Tsing Yi) Campus.
6.3. Scope
6.3.1. All the requirements as stipulated in the guide related to the driver
and the vehicle will be inspected.
6.3.2. The inspector appointed or accredited by the Organizer will lead
the Scrutineering and, upon request by the inspector, the team
must be able to demonstrate to the inspector that the driver and
the vehicle fully comply with the requirements with their own
equipment. If it deems necessary, the inspectors may
countercheck with other equipment and the result found by the
inspector should prevail.
6.3.3. No vehicle may be submitted for dynamic scrutineering without
having passed static scrutineering.
6.3.4. No vehicle will be given permission to start the event until it has
passed dynamic scrutineering. Dynamic scrutineering will close
at 15:30 on15 September 2018.
6.4. Modifications or changes after scrutineering
6.4.1. Once a vehicle and its drivers have passed static scrutineering, no
changes to the design or configuration of the vehicle or changes
to drivers will be permitted.
6.4.2. Once a vehicle has passed dynamic scrutineering, no component
exchange, modification or repair of the vehicle is permitted
without the approval of the Chief Scrutineer until after the official
start.
7. Competition & Awards 7.1. Competition
7.1.1. Before the start
7.1.1.1. A Technical inspector will reset the two joulemeters to
zero.
7.1.2. At the finish line
7.1.2.1. Teams shall refrain from any work on their vehicles
prior to inspection of the vehicle by inspectors.
7.1.2.2. A maximum of two persons per team may be present at
the finish line for the measurements.
7.1.2.3. A technical inspector will register the values displayed
on two joulemeters.
7.1.3. Results
7.1.3.1. A list showing the valid performance of each team will
be posted throughout the day.
7.1.3.2. The Organisers reserve the right to conduct further
inspections on vehicles and revise the validity of a run
after further inspection.
7.1.4. Timing / Transponder
7.1.4.1. Timing for the event will be managed by an electronic
timing system. As such, all vehicles will be required to
carry a transponder. The transponder will be checked
out to each team prior to its first entrance on the track
and will be fastened to the vehicle by a track official. At
the conclusion of the competition, it will be the
responsibility of each team to return the transponder to
the record and result centre.
7.1.5. Cars on Track
7.1.5.1. The number of cars allowed on the track may be limited
in regard to safety at the discretion of the track manager.
7.1.5.2. Teams will receive a team briefing when they register
on the day of scrutineering on safety rules, track rules
and race instruction. In addition, two mandatory daily
briefings will be given at the start of semi-final and final
of the competition. Attendance by the drivers and team
managers is compulsory of all these briefings.
7.1.6. Solar EV group
7.1.7. Vehicles must complete two (2) laps of the circuit in the
normal racing direction.
7.1.8. Maximum speed: for their attempt to be validated,
vehicle speed must not faster than 30km/hr.
7.1.9. The time limit or average speed may be changed prior to
the event at the discretion of the organiser.
7.1.10. Each team will be limited to three (3) official attempts.
7.1.11. During each run, vehicle shall make 1 pit stops as follows:
Pit stop: 10 seconds (at the end of lap 1)
7.1.12. The Organisers shall indicate the locations of these pit
stops on the track. During the pit stops, drivers shall use
their stoplights and their turn signals. Any teams failing
to comply with this regulation shall be subject to
penalties.
7.1.13. Start of Race
7.1.13.1. Only vehicle in full working order will be allowed in the
queue to access the inspection and starting line.
7.1.13.2. Drivers must wait until the starting line is clear before
starting their attempt. They must wait for a signal from
the flag bearer (green) before starting and will enter the
track at the merging point of the track.
7.1.13.3. At the starting line, vehicles will start one by one.
Vehicles must be at a full stop and are not allowed any
outside assistance during starting. Any pushing of the
vehicle is prohibited.
7.1.13.4. The vehicle may be accompanied by a maximum of two
persons with ID badges. Once the vehicle has left the
starting line, all team members have to leave the starting
area with their equipment.
7.1.14. On the track
7.1.14.1. Whenever they enter the race track, the vehicle body
shall be in place and shall bear all the race numbers and
IVE logos. These numbers and logos will be supplied by
the Organisers.
7.1.14.2. Track Manager’ instructions and directions must be
strictly adhered to. Failure to do so may result in a
penalty.
7.1.14.3. The competition may be stopped in the event of heavy
rain / lightning.
7.2. Awards
7.2.1. The trophies shall be presented to the winning teams during the
ceremony on 13 October 2018 in IVE (Tsing Yi) Campus.
7.2.2. The on-track awards are as follows:
Type of Award
Description Prize
Energy Efficiency Award
This award is presented to the top three
teams that have made effort on utilization of
the energy in the race. The energy grabbed
from the solar or other source and the overall
power consumption will be recorded before
the start and at the finish line.
Winner,
2nd place and
3rd place
Best Time Record
This category recognizes the team which has
made effort on the race strategy before and
during the race. The team shall fully utilize
the given time limit with a constant average
and achieve the “Stop & Go” requirement.
Winner
7.2.3. The off-track awards
Type of Award Description Prize
Safety Award This prize recognises the top three (3) teams
having made the most extensive effort to
comply with the safety rules set forth in the
present document. The completed form
must be submitted explaining how the team
has integrated safety concerns into vehicle
design and construction.
First prize
Second prize
and
Third prize
Technical Innovation Award
This award is presented to the top team
demonstrating outstanding initiative and
technical ingenuity along with optimal use
of new materials in the drive train, chassis,
instrumentation and tires.
The completed form explaining the
innovation concept, the team’s approach, etc
must be submitted with the entry form.
Winner
Environmental- friendly Design Award
This category recognises innovative design
research in terms of ergonomics, aesthetics,
choice of materials and technical feasibility.
The originality and overall coherence of the
design are also taken into account. The term
“design” includes: vehicle structure, driving
position, etc.
Winner
The completed entry form must contain the
team’s design approach, the basis for their
research and photos of the vehicle (front,
rear and side views).
7.2.4. Teams may register for the off-track awards by completing and
returning the entry forms available on the IVE Engineering
Discipline website from 3 September 2018 to 15 September 2018.
All completed entry forms must be submitted by 15 September
2018.
We wish you a safe and pleasant event. The organisers reserve the right to add
or amend the rules. Please check engineering.vtc.edu.hk for the latest updates
and information.
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